Based on draft position, age and playing position, Schache would be a great get for us. Exactly what we need, a young KPP with at least a couple of years in the system. Lever would be better as the more certain A grade player.
Assessing him myself is difficult because he is still only young and has not yet made it as an AFL player. This is far from unusual for a key position player and not something I hold against him. And people are talking as if he's been a complete dud, whereas his numbers are actually pretty good for a young KPF. He's a superstar compared to Ben Reid's early career, Ben Reid: two seasons, 6 games, 2 goals; Scache: two seasons, 27 games, 25 goals. Nothing wrong with those numbers.
If the club compare him to those in the draft and decide it's better to deal than draft, I'd be all for it. The potential KPF draftees look pretty ordinary. I'd much prefer trading our pick than downgrading it - almost always a dumb move, giving up the chance of securing potential A grade or elite talent because of need. I simply don't believe the talent available at 6 will be equal to that available at 12+ it's never the case and downgrading based on need is incredibly dumb. When you have a top 10 pick, bring in the best talent, you don't get many shots at it. Needs can be balanced later.